The Dracopedia Project: 2011

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Sunday, November 20, 2011

The second installment in the Dracopedia series is coming!

Dracopedia: The Great Dragons is due for release in June 2012. Following my around the world expedition to draw the dragons in their native environments the book is filled with sketches, drawings, and exciting history of the amazing dragons of the world.

This edition is filled with new drawings, paintings and tutorials for understanding these amazing creatures in more detail than ever before. Including in-depth tutorials for artists and dragon enthusiast alike!

Keep watching for updates for my appearances, demonstrations and discussions in the coming months.

Thank you.

WOC

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Dracopedia Sketchbook #6

New Dragon Sketch for The Dracopedia Project. Enjoy.

WOC

Ligurian Dragon Stantant
Pencil on Paper
11"x14"

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Dragonlord

"Dragonlord"
12"x16" digital
©2011 William O'Connor

Here is a piece that I was working some time ago and was able to return to and finish finally. There is a lot going on in this piece so it was fun to play with the varied elements.

Enjoy.

WOC

Sunday, April 10, 2011

The Legend of The Golden Dragon

Some readers of Dracopedia may know that I briefly mention the oldest known dragon in the world, The Golden Dragon of China, Tong Long Huo.

I have finished a painting depicting a climactic scene from his tale that I am currently writing. Keep following to read the story as it develops.

And don't forget to also visit William O'Connor Studios-blog
for a detailed demo on how the painting was made.

Enjoy

WOC

©2011 William O'Connor Studios/Dracopedia/Dracopedia Project. All Rights Reserved.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Dracopedia: Dragons of the World Poster

Remember that every copy of Dracopedia comes with a 27" full color poster of all the Dragons of the World....

Check it out.

WOC

To view a selection from the book or purchase Dracopedia visit:
Amazon.com/Dracopedia

©2010William O'Connor/William O'Connor Studios/Dracopedia:A Guide to Drawing the Dragons of the World/The Dracopedia Project. All rights reserved.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Redcrosse Dragon II

Revisiting the subject of the Fairie Queene with another sketch of the Redcrosse Dragon.....still a work in progress.

Enjoy.

WOC

"Redcrosse Dragon"
15"x21"
pencil on paper

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Dragon Empress

"Dragon Empress"
11'x17" Pencil on Paper
©2011 William O'Connor Studios

Thought I would share a recent sketch. Dragons and ladies are a theme that run throughout cultures and history. This one has a Chinese theme. No story yet, just developing ideas.

Enjoy

WOC

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Dragon Chalk

Working using black and white pencil on brown paper has been a favorite way to draw since I was in college. Here are a pair of dragons drawn in this classic method....

Enjoy.

WOC